Enable UPS Paperless® for Commercial Invoices for International Shipping

Overview

Customer using UPS for international shipping are required to switch to UPS Paperless® for commercial invoices to avoid being charged for using paper invoices effective April 2024.

Why is there a surcharge for using paper invoices?

Ongoing regulation changes around the world have significantly increased the cost to service paper commercial invoices, creating potentially longer handling times.

What is the timing?

The surcharge is set to be implemented starting April 2024.

How much is the surcharge and when will it start?

Effective April 2024, there will be a $1.00 USD surcharge for using paper documents. This fee will gradually increase from $3.00 USD at the beginning of July 2024 and to $5.00 USD at the beginning of October 2024.

Want to avoid the surcharge? Go paperless!

UPS Paperless® for commercial invoices digitally transmits your data to UPS and customs offices around the globe.

UPS Paperless® for commercial invoices comes with the following benefits.

Save time with faster customs clearance and shipment processing.
Eliminate events of lost or damaged documents in transit.
Streamline shipping preparation and lower labor costs.
Minimize redundant data entry and reduce the chances of errors.
Keep customs values confidential when shipping directly to customers.

Enable paperless in AfterShip Shipping/Returns

Go to your carrier account, check the Paperless invoice in your UPS account settings.



Alternatively, for Shipping Labels API, including service_options with paperless_invoice as below:

"service_options": [
    {
      "type": "paperless_invoice",
      "enabled": true
    }
  ]

Enable paperless in UPS (recommended)

It’s simple to enable paperless invoices for free at UPS.com. Please refer to this UPS article or simply look into the steps listed below.



If you need help or have questions, please contact your UPS Account Manager or call 1-800-782-7892.

Updated on: 14/11/2024